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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nataraj admire about Vasu even when they are no longer friends?
(a) His confidence in the face of danger.
(b) His work ethic and success as a taxidermist.
(c) His strength of character and ability to pursue his own will.
(d) His independence.

2. How does the septuagenarian react when he hears Sastri's information?
(a) He says next Vasu will be pointing guns at children.
(b) He aks to go see Vasu himself.
(c) All of the above.
(d) He blames Nataraj for covering for the offender.

3. In the beginning of chapter two, what are Nataraj and Sastri printing?
(a) Business cards for a taxidermist.
(b) The daily newspaper.
(c) Colour labels for K.J.'s aerated drinks.
(d) Invitations to a festival.

4. How is Vasu at keeping his appointment?
(a) He keeps his engagements.
(b) He arrives early.
(c) He misses the time agreed on for him to return, but shows up fifteen days later.
(d) He demands an appointment immediately the first time he wanders in.

5. Why was Nataraj a little disappointed that Vasu was not drunk during the jeep ride to Mempi?
(a) He was hoping that Vasu would fall asleep in Mempi.
(b) None of the above.
(c) He was hoping to stop at a bar for a drink himself.
(d) It was worse that Vasu would conduct himself the way he did dead sober.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened during the time Nataraj was studying at the Albert Mission?

2. Why must Nataraj stay hidden behind his blue curtain while the court is in session?

3. What action does Nataraj take regarding Vasu?

4. After the court summons, what is the next thing official thing to arrive for Nataraj in a brown envelope?

5. How much room does Nataraj need for his printing press?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the business transaction unfold between Nataraj and Vasu?

2. What was the bus ride back to Malgudi like for Nataraj?

3. How do Sen and Vasu get along?

4. What happens when the forestry officer comes to the press looking for Vasu?

5. Describe the business that Nataraj runs.

6. Explain the transaction between Nataraj and the old Moslem.

7. Explain the relationship developing in chapter two between Vasu and Nataraj. What are their interactions like?

8. What does Nataraj fear that Vasu will do in order to retaliate regarding the forestry officer and what does he do about it?

9. Where does Nataraj seek help in resolving his legal affairs?

10. What is the affair regarding the septuagenarian and a dog?

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